Hero Electric is primed for the launch of the 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup of electric scooters in India soon. Ahead of the launch, the expected price and specs of the lineup have been revealed through the official transport department’s website.

The 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup will consist of two trims and includes a model with an extended range for longer-haul movements. The new lineup will also have restyled exteriors and more efficient components. The two trim levels are the Hero Optima CX and the Hero Optima CX ER. The Optima CX lineup will target the commuter segment of the market, although the ER (extended range) models offer greater power and functionality for longer and more varied uses.

The Optima CX lineup will come with significant improvements above the current Optima HX lineup of e-scooters. The improved performance of the models also means that their battery packs will be much better than that of the Optima HX lineup. The Optima CX trims will have a single battery pack while the ER variants will come with a dual battery setup. Apart from the mechanical aspects, we expect more aesthetically-appealing Hero Optima CX models than their predecessors. The electric motors in the new models will be significantly more powerful but smaller than the current models.

The 2022 Hero Optima CX with a single 52.2v/ 30Ah battery has a range of 82km while the corresponding CX ER comes with a range of 140km and a top speed of 45km/h. Braking, sturdiness, and overall balance have improved above 25% of the outgoing models as well. Cruise control, LED lighting, walk assist, reverse mode, remote key, and anti-theft alarms are some of the improved features in the 2022 Optima CX and CX ER scooters.

2022 Hero Optima CX

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There are no specific prices released yet for the 2022 Hero Optima CX/ CX ER models. However, given their impressive improvements over the Optima HX, their prices are expected to hover above the corresponding models. The Optima HX is priced at Rs. 55,850 (~$735) while the extended-range version costs Rs. 65,640 (~$864). There are no specifics yet on the exact release date of the 2022 Hero Optima CX lineup in India.

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Hero Electric, India’s largest electric two-wheeler company in partnership with Charzer, a Bengaluru-based EV Charging start-up, plans to install 100,000 charging stations in the next three years in the country.

In its first year of the collaboration, Charzer will install 10,000 charging stations across the top 30 cities. It will also provide services like Kirana Charzer across Hero Electric dealerships to ease charging facility availability for consumers and Charzer mobile application and website for EV owners to locate the nearest charging stations and booking slots. A subscription-based model for charging electric vehicles will also be available.

Charzer, which has a presence in 20 cities, including Bengaluru, Pune, Delhi, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Vishakhapatnam, is an EV start-up offering charging solutions for public places, apartments, and offices. These chargers are compatible with all EV models, powered by intelligent software, and are installed and serviced by certified professionals.

Sohinder Gill, the CEO of Hero Electric, said that “the company believes that a robust and well-equipped infrastructure network is key to the development of EVs in India.He added that this association will aid the EV growth and provide a seamless charging experience to customers by integrating charging slot booking and payment with chargers deployed by Charzer.” Hero electric aims to strengthen the push towards EVs and promote a clean and environment-friendly mobility solution(via).

This partnership comes at an opportune moment when the country is facing all-time high fuel prices and decreased air quality in its major cities.

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